Everywhere You Go is Bullsh*t

From the early years of the podcast and the hours of off-topic conversations, comes a special collection of our favorite bits from the original Extra Fun series! — From the original episodes in order of appearance : 00:00 : Moynahan v. Monaghan - Tom Brady's ball scandal, and continually mixing up Bridget Moynahan and Michelle Monaghan - March 2015 10:56 : Pink Bloosh! - The origin of our affinity for André Blush and Pamela Anderson's Icelandic strip club - August 2015 18:26 : The Legend of Vic Alfonso - Darren's impending fatherhood, contemplating careers as vacuum salesmen, and the looming legacy of a Cadillac dealer - September 2015 31:50 : Kevin Bacon Cats - Kevin Bacon arrives with mac salad and a VHS copy of Tremors, Martin retells his favorite Scary Story to Tell in the Dark - November 2015 37:22 : Head Bumps - Martin hit Darren in the face with a Squash ball, and Martin recalls his dangerous Football injuries - January 2016 45:15 : All Eyes, No Ass - Darren introduces his son and talks about being a first time Dad - March 2016

As we mentioned in the last episode on Mormonism, Dan & his sister Lisa have started a new podcast called Siblings in Zion! Today we present an episode from that show in which the siblings discuss the LDS practice of 'Patriarchal Blessings'. Check out the links below and subscribe! --- In this episode Dan and Lisa read their super special, verrry unique Patriarchal Blessings (also known as Mormon horoscopes) and dissect them into what is standard Mormon jargon, what is total BS, and what is likely influenced by knowledge provided to the patriarch beforehand. As you might expect, there are some differences between blessings and expectations for males and females. They also hit some serious mental hurdles attempting to make any sense of what the pre-mortal life could possibly have been. What the hell is a spiritual body?! --- Website: siblingsinzion.com Apple Podcasts: https://tiny.cc/sizapple Facebook: facebook.com/siblingsinzion Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion Twitter: twitter.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: tiny.cc/sizyoutube

In this season finale (more on that at the end of the episode), Dan's sister Lisa joins us to conclude our series on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She talks about the structure of missionary life bleeding over after she returned, her struggle to conform to the expectations of women in the church, some of the very weird things she used to believe, and the process of learning and accepting the incompatible truths that would lead her to resign her membership and seek a life of her choosing. We also discuss the future of The Fundamentals and expansion to new things. Stay tuned!  

Finally, Dan's sister Lisa joins us to talk about growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being baptized by her brother, attending BYU-Idaho, and serving a full-time mission for 18 months before eventually beginning to question the claims of Joseph Smith, the origins of the Book of Mormon, and the history of the church.

Church on Saturday? Jesus Christ: Private Investigator? In 1844, after 'The Great Disappointment' of the Millerite movement, Ellen G. White began having visions. Eventually, she was among the founders of a new christian denomination known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We'll talk about how their beliefs and practices differ significantly from other Christian churches, and what the heck Jesus is doing up there in his heavenly apartment.

We ponder death and its place as the motive of religion. Yes, of course we talk about Mormonism, and Dan comments on the progress of having more honest communication with his Mormon family.

In 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth in the Vostok 1 spacecraft, becoming the first human being in outer space. He returned to great celebration and lived as a hero in his homeland. That is, until his still mysterious death in 1968 ...

There are a lot of products out there with the promise of energy, mental focus, and greater performance. Sales of 'energy drinks' generate more than $10 billion annually, but what are you really paying for? What is actually in them? Are they safe? We talk about all this as we taste test a variety of popular brands. Let's rip the lid off it!!! Video Version : http://tiny.cc/funenergy

We watch a video entitled Evidences of the Book of Mormon: Complexity ... and we have some things to say. Watch the video version here: https://bit.ly/2PqgDnQ

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. There is a reason for that order. Despite our best efforts and intentions, recycling is not the idyllic process most of us assume it is. Now that China has enacted the 'National Sword' policy, it is even more difficult to carry out. We need to be aware of what is possible for us to do, and how we can maximize our actions within the parameters of the places we live. YouTube : http://tiny.cc/funrecycle https://www.recycleacrossamerica.org/  

Current political bulls**t, data privacy, the Facebook apocalypse, the Mormon temple in Rome, the idea of inviting Mormon missionaries to speak with us on the show, future president The Rock, and Darren pops a dad boner over fixing appliances! Video version: http://tiny.cc/dadboners

Darren tells the story of his wife's heroic delivery of their new baby daughter. They say the second one comes faster ... no kidding!

Capital Punishment. The Death Penalty. Human Sacrifice. It has been been practiced since antiquity. What was once a more physically brutal and public event has become primarily a medical procedure behind locked doors. We talk about the ethical arguments, the various ways it has been applied throughout history, its current role in the societies that have held on to it, and whether or not it is valuable as a deterrent against the crimes it is used to punish. Also: BLOOD EAGLE. YouTube Channel: http://thefundamentalspodcast.com

We watch a Scientology propaganda video, compare the Mormon and Scientology churches considering their financial dealings and property holdings, moral relativism, apocalyptic future scenarios, and the imminent arrival of Darren's baby daughter ...

An abridged history of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; from the birth of Joseph Smith, Jr. to the present day as the church spread from New York to Kirtland, Nauvoo, Salt Lake City, and eventually across the world. Enhanced video version on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RZPnRw

Stocks. Bonds. Mutual Funds. Buy! Sell! Whether you let it ride or play it safe, we the people can play the game of business. We talk about the fundamentals of financial investment, how it has changed over time, and how it influences our economy. The Fundamentals of The Stock Market.

With Darren's second child due any day, we sat down with Dan's dear friend and professional midwife Charli Zarosinski to talk about the fundamentals of midwifery practice, its benefits, misconceptions, and the differences between childbirth at home and hospital. Visit hearthandhomemidwifery.com & listen to Charli's show The Homebirth Midwife Podcast

All of The Fun Men are together, and the tables have turned. This time, Dan takes the lead to present his research and personal history concerning the religion he was born into, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. What was meant as a broader overview ends up being just the beginning ...   Further Resources: The History of the Mormons Part 1: https://bit.ly/2Ezx66E Mormon Think: http://mormonthink.com NewNameNoah YouTube: https://bit.ly/2EpoDlI Utah Lighthouse Ministry: http://utlm.org 1830 Book of Mormon Replica: https://amzn.to/2zXuFa7 Quit Mormon: http://quitmormon.com

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. But, where did he really go? Where did he think he went? Does he deserve all the credit he has accumulated? We're talking about the fundamentals of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.

We're back! ... mostly! Talking about the expansion of the McCarthy clan ... a precursor to our examination of Mormonism ... rumination on past topics, Infinite Jest, hyenas, Road Rules, COPS, evolution, future episodes, and more ...

Here we all are, back again. The table is set and the Bloosh™ is loose. We're talkin' horse races, TGIF™, Talkboy™, politics, ThighMaster™, oysters, Transformers™, Unsolved Mysteries™, DACA, Power Rangers™, and more ... 

Alex Jones and the pig people, Neanderthal blood, and a discussion about diet and health from our perspectives as 'meat-eater' and 'vegan'. Opinions! Documentaries! Facts? 

Darren's interest in the emerging issue of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer populations prompted a look at a similar and rare form of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (sponge brain) in humans known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Its origins are mysterious, it is typically fatal within a year, and there is no cure ... *gulp*

Heroin. Morphine. Codeine. Oxycodone. Fentanyl. On and on, the list of powerful and dangerous forms of natural opiates and synthetic opioids is long, and they have become a major liability for human beings. We talk about how it all started, what these drugs do, and how we found ourselves in an epidemic of misuse and death. And stats! Oh, do we have stats! The Fundamentals of Opioids.

Corruption in the Catholic Church. Bill Cosby. ISIS. The omnipotence of God ... Hilarity!

Everyone has their quirks. We, your humble hosts, certainly have our own neuroses. But, what categorizes behaviors under Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? We talk about various examples of how it manifests, treatments, and our own examples of questionable behaviors. Darren also shares a harrowing story of the last time he really cried ... because it's been a while and he may have one of those psychopath brains ... The Fundamentals of OCD.

As the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S., a stroke kills someone every 4 minutes. And yet, 80% of occurrences are preventable. Special guest Neil Hunt joins us as we discuss the anatomy of a stroke, common causes, prevention, and aftermath, as well as his own experience as a healthy 28-year-old suffering a stroke of relatively uncommon circumstance.

Most of us are aware of their publication 'The Watchtower', and their practice of door to door evangelism. But, how do the doctrine and specific beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses separate them from more traditional religions and other restorationist denominations of Christianity? And why won't they come to your birthday party?!

The grave dangers of gym class, the science of sneezes, baby ninja moves, and the origin of the original title of this podcast series ...

While it is actually an umbrella term, Chemotherapy has become synonymous with cancer treatment. But, since it seems that pharmaceutical companies are ultimately concerned with rolling out the next drug, can we ever expect an actual cure in the age of medicine as big business? Also, if approximately 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed ... which one of us is doomed?! ... Spoiler alert: it's Darren.

'Here we are, back again' ... What did we miss? Who are we missing? What is even happening?! 

Red States. Blue States. Gerrymandering. As we approach the end of a historic Presidential primary, let's take a look at how this whole voting process actually works ... or doesn't. Is your vote as important as you think? The Fundamentals of The Electoral College.

The inspiration for Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. A true monster of European history. And ... kind of a bad ass. We're talking about the legend of Vlad the Impaler. Warning: we describe some pretty gnarly acts of violence.

Although the technology has been around for over 30 years, we now find ourselves in an age where instead of going to the store to buy a measuring cup, you can print yourself one right at home. We're talking about 3D printing, its capabilities, its limitations, and its potential effects on the industries of manufacturing and commerce. We also talk a bit about that other show about how things work ...

We're talking all about light: How we use it, the various products and technologies we have created that utilize it, and its many effects on us and our world. We also have some input from our special correspondent, Navy physics professor Wes McComb! The Fundamentals of Light.

Martin smashed Darren in the face with a Squash ball. Martin tells of his many concussions during his High School football career.

What exactly are the Hormones in our bodies? What do they really do? There are many of them, all with unique effects, yet we usually refer to them as a group and often blame them for our feelings and actions. Do they control us, or do we control them? The Fundamentals of Hormones.

The backstory of the seemingly random reference to Kevin Bacon in the 'Orson Welles' episode. Martin recites a special scary story. Also, cat talk.

There may be a program designed to use all of our collected online information to create a digital version of us in a simulated world event. That program is called Sentient World Simulation (SWS). We talk about what we learned it is, what it could be, and its possible implications; virtual and otherwise. The Fundamentals of Sentient World Simulation.

He made his mark on cinema with 'Citizen Kane'. He drove people to hysteria with his radio broadcast of 'War of the Worlds'. He also ate a lot and got real drunk. He is legendary. The Fundamentals of Orson Welles.

We ponder careers as vacuum salesman, the legend of Vic Alfonso, the Fart Jar business plan, and the miracle of life. Oh, and someone made a baby!

We discuss man's journey under the sea: How far down we have been, the discoveries we have made, and the measures we must take in order to return to the surface without exploding. Also: the majestic James Cameron. The Fundamentals of Deep Sea Diving.

Quantum Mechanics. Dark Matter. Jesus Spiders. Black Holes. Spaghettification. With pink champagne on the brain, The Fun Men talk some serious physics. So, put on your thinking caps and hold on to your buns! The Fundamentals of Gravity.

Before getting into the topic of Gravity, the boys get warmed up first. This episode is brought to you by Pamela Anderson, Santa Claus, Brandon Lee, David Hasselhoff, the word 'slough', and André Blush.

We are joined by special guest Beau Kuther, drummer of Smallpools and Kaddisfly, to talk all about blood. What its made of, what it does for us, how much we have, how much we can live without. And of course, blood alcohol content and some of the drunkest people of all time. Get ready for some vocabulary words! The Fundamentals of Blood.

There is so much plastic in our lives. Where does it all come from? Where does it all go? What has been its impact on our planet, on our bodies, and how can we improve the methods of its disposal? The Fundamentals of Plastic.

Clickbait makes Dan angry. We learn how to pronounce Açaí, and how to make a baby with 3 parents. Martin and Dan discuss fathering a child together.  We also take a little look back at our humble beginnings.

A collection of conversations we recorded with people about online dating and relationships from various perspectives: male, female, gay, straight, success, failure, optimism, and cynicism. We also talk with a couple in the middle of their first date, as well as one whose relationship began in the 7th grade and was rekindled a decade later. The Fundamentals of Online Dating - Part 2

With more options than ever, the internet has proven a very popular way to connect with potential mates. When did it start? How many people are doing it? Does it work? We talk about what we learned and our own experiences. And a first for our show: some interviews! The Fundamentals of Online Dating - Part 1.

Darren gets a kitten. We consistently confuse Bridget Moynahan and Michelle Monaghan. And also, we touch on Tom Brady's balls.

A chess prodigy by the age of 13. A grandmaster at 15. An elusive recluse for most of his adult life and a real grump at the end of it. The Fundamentals of Bobby Fischer: Who was he and what happened to him?